“capitalism was coined in 1788,”
but first noted after Marx published “Das Kapital” in 1847.
“The first corporations were invented in 1600s by the Dutch.”
However, every prosperous society from the dawn of civilization has used market mechanisms that became standard during industrialization.
“In 2024 the most capitalist nation on earth also has the largest military with the highest death toll.”
All American problems originate from socialist ideas soaking American political life. You did not read my articles explaining that.
“I too lived in Poland under communism, having experienced both I can tell you US embargo had more to do with a lack of jeans than communism or wealth.”
There was no communism in Poland; it was just ordinary socialism. I did not care about snobbish American jeans; I could buy Polish ones made by “Odra.” But I could not freely buy food for my family.